Dorothy Rice, Pioneer in Medical Economics and Health Statistics, Passes Away
Dorothy Pechman Rice, professor emerita of health economics at the UCSF School of Nursing, passed away on Feb. 25, 2017.
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UCSF School of Dentistry Dean John Featherstone Announces Plan to Retire
John Featherstone has announced he will step down as dean of the UCSF School of Dentistry at the end of December 2017. He will also retire from his faculty position as professor of preventive and restorative dental sciences.
Genetic ‘Balance’ May Influence Response to Cancer Treatment
The chromosomal “balance” of normal and abnormal versions of the cancer-driving gene KRAS affects the response to targeted treatments.
Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Newborns with Severe Immune Disorder
A novel gene therapy treatment may save infants from SCID, a devastating immune disorder commonly known as "bubble boy disease".
New Golden Compass Program Helps Older HIV Patients Navigate Health Services
Ward 86 at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center has launched Golden Compass, a new program to meet the health needs of the increasing population of HIV patients who are growing older.
Statement in Support of Transgender Members of the UC Community
The UC Office of the President issued a statement in support of transgender members of the UC community.